F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider upgrading now or hold off until the 4000 model arrives.

Consider upgrading now or hold off until the 4000 model arrives.

Consider upgrading now or hold off until the 4000 model arrives.

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KrYnoMoRe
Junior Member
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02-12-2016, 06:57 PM
#1
Was wondering if it would be good to upgrade to a ryzen now, or is the new 4000 series right around the corner. 6700k just can't handle recent BR games at 144hz. Thoughts?
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KrYnoMoRe
02-12-2016, 06:57 PM #1

Was wondering if it would be good to upgrade to a ryzen now, or is the new 4000 series right around the corner. 6700k just can't handle recent BR games at 144hz. Thoughts?

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Capuzzi
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02-14-2016, 03:52 PM
#2
Hold on a second—was it released in October? No, it’s the GPU.
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Capuzzi
02-14-2016, 03:52 PM #2

Hold on a second—was it released in October? No, it’s the GPU.

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RockerMorton
Member
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02-14-2016, 04:00 PM
#3
Because your CPU is powerful enough, I recommend holding off on the Ryzen 4000 upgrade until it becomes available.
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RockerMorton
02-14-2016, 04:00 PM #3

Because your CPU is powerful enough, I recommend holding off on the Ryzen 4000 upgrade until it becomes available.

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TommyHU3_
Member
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02-14-2016, 05:06 PM
#4
Focus on CPU utilization instead of the GPU.
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TommyHU3_
02-14-2016, 05:06 PM #4

Focus on CPU utilization instead of the GPU.

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steve2two
Junior Member
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02-17-2016, 02:35 PM
#5
It doesn't handle high refresh low settings well, leading to full CPU usage and stuttering.
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steve2two
02-17-2016, 02:35 PM #5

It doesn't handle high refresh low settings well, leading to full CPU usage and stuttering.

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MrPokepoops
Member
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02-18-2016, 04:57 AM
#6
Could you tell me what graphics card you are using?
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MrPokepoops
02-18-2016, 04:57 AM #6

Could you tell me what graphics card you are using?

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Madthunder2t3
Member
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02-18-2016, 05:53 AM
#7
Also depends on the display settings; from the audio clues it seems they're targeting 1080p even if CPU is maxed and GPU is idle. I'd hold off. It looks like the 4000 models will likely boost performance noticeably over the 3000s at a comparable price (maybe a bit higher). Of course, all this is just guesswork.
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Madthunder2t3
02-18-2016, 05:53 AM #7

Also depends on the display settings; from the audio clues it seems they're targeting 1080p even if CPU is maxed and GPU is idle. I'd hold off. It looks like the 4000 models will likely boost performance noticeably over the 3000s at a comparable price (maybe a bit higher). Of course, all this is just guesswork.

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KnightKing51
Member
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02-18-2016, 07:13 AM
#8
Attempting to run 144hz at 1080p causes CPU spikes, often reaching 100% in newer titles such as HYPERSCAPE. To reduce overall usage, consider lowering system load. Since B450 supports the 4000 series, buying a 3800x card and selling when the 4000 arrives could be beneficial.
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KnightKing51
02-18-2016, 07:13 AM #8

Attempting to run 144hz at 1080p causes CPU spikes, often reaching 100% in newer titles such as HYPERSCAPE. To reduce overall usage, consider lowering system load. Since B450 supports the 4000 series, buying a 3800x card and selling when the 4000 arrives could be beneficial.

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KablooieKablam
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02-19-2016, 01:17 AM
#9
Do you understand when GPU usage reaches its peak? That information is helpful. It would be good to explore the B550 boards now, especially since they offer improved power output and PCIe 4.0 support at a reduced cost compared to X570 models (if you're considering it). If I were you, I'd hold off unless the Ryzen 4000 chips arrive soon. A 3600 would be a reasonable temporary upgrade, while a 3700X or 3800X don't make much sense.
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KablooieKablam
02-19-2016, 01:17 AM #9

Do you understand when GPU usage reaches its peak? That information is helpful. It would be good to explore the B550 boards now, especially since they offer improved power output and PCIe 4.0 support at a reduced cost compared to X570 models (if you're considering it). If I were you, I'd hold off unless the Ryzen 4000 chips arrive soon. A 3600 would be a reasonable temporary upgrade, while a 3700X or 3800X don't make much sense.

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Indygoz
Junior Member
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03-01-2016, 10:41 AM
#10
Based on your financial situation, you might purchase a Zen3 (4000) compatible board now, then resell it once market conditions improve. In reality, a 6700k chip likely means you can comfortably hold out for better deals later.
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Indygoz
03-01-2016, 10:41 AM #10

Based on your financial situation, you might purchase a Zen3 (4000) compatible board now, then resell it once market conditions improve. In reality, a 6700k chip likely means you can comfortably hold out for better deals later.

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